Entering what is essentially a must-win game for Cleveland on Friday night, already down 0-2 to Indiana, the Cavaliers three key players out last game are returning for Game 3.
Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De’Andre Hunter (thumb) are all available for Game 3, with Garland and Mobley returning to their starting roles.
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That starting five, the Cavaliers ' most-used lineup during the regular season and had a dominant +12.5 net rating, has played just 23 minutes across six playoff games due to injury (and has a -5.